US Bridges

RTE I87 over Lincoln Ave Third Ave

Fair

Bronx County, New York · 2.5 MI S JCT I87 & I95 · Structure no. 000000001066779

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
461 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
105,993
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RTE I87 over Lincoln Ave Third Ave is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying RTE I87 over Lincoln Ave Third Ave in Bronx County, New York. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 65 years old, older than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 105,993 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,437 by 2041. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 88 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRTE I87
CrossesLincoln Ave Third Ave
Location2.5 MI S JCT I87 & I95
RouteInterstate 87
CountyBronx County
StateNew York
Coordinates40.8094, -73.92941
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,993 (2017)
Projected traffic135,437 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$36.2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was RTE I87 over Lincoln Ave Third Ave built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is RTE I87 over Lincoln Ave Third Ave in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does RTE I87 over Lincoln Ave Third Ave carry?

About 105,993 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RTE I87 over Lincoln Ave Third Ave?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns RTE I87 over Lincoln Ave Third Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.